slovo | definícia |
overawe (encz) | overawe,zastrašit v: Zdeněk Brož |
Overawe (gcide) | Overawe \O`ver*awe"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Overawed; p. pr. &
vb. n. Overawing.]
To awe exceedingly; to intimidate or subjugate or restrain by
awe or great fear.
[1913 Webster]
The king was present in person to overlook the
magistrates, and overawe these subjects with the terror
of his sword. --Spenser.
[1913 Webster] |
overawe (wn) | overawe
v 1: subdue, restrain, or overcome by affecting with a feeling
of awe; frighten (as with threats) [syn: overawe, cow] |
| podobné slovo | definícia |
overawe (encz) | overawe,zastrašit v: Zdeněk Brož |
overawed (encz) | overawed, |
Overawed (gcide) | Overawe \O`ver*awe"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Overawed; p. pr. &
vb. n. Overawing.]
To awe exceedingly; to intimidate or subjugate or restrain by
awe or great fear.
[1913 Webster]
The king was present in person to overlook the
magistrates, and overawe these subjects with the terror
of his sword. --Spenser.
[1913 Webster] |
overawe (wn) | overawe
v 1: subdue, restrain, or overcome by affecting with a feeling
of awe; frighten (as with threats) [syn: overawe, cow] |
overawed (wn) | overawed
adj 1: overcome by a feeling of awe |
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